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poll about age!

162 replies

MumNWLondon · 15/08/2010 09:23

I was reading the times yesterday (annoying can't post link because now have to pay for their website) was article about women having her first baby at 30 and how all her friends were still waiting. Midwife said all first time mums generally under 20 or over 34 unless it was unplanned.

So - who here is on their first pregnancy, how old are you (and if you don't mind saying was it planned?) if its your second pregnant how old were you first time?

Just nosey really couldn't really believe that 30 was young for a first pregnancy...

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TheBreastmilksOnMe · 15/08/2010 10:06

I had my first when I was 25 and will be having my second when I'm 27.

poppy283 · 15/08/2010 10:06

I'm 24, first child is due this Thursday and she was planned. I ran into an old school friend who had her first at 16 and she said 'you're the LAST person I'd expect to get herself pregnant!' infront of the whole doctors surgery ... I had to explain it was planned, awkward!!

DuelingFanjo · 15/08/2010 10:08

first successful pregnancy aged 39, now 40 with 4 months to go.

Definitely planned..

unplanned pregnancy when 26 and miscarriage at 38.

EthelredOnAGoodDay · 15/08/2010 10:08

I was 31 when DD was born. She was planned.

sparklyrainbow · 15/08/2010 10:09

I'm 28, planned.

hoolabombshell · 15/08/2010 10:26

Am 37 and currently preg with 1st - unplanned but over the moon. Would like 2nd by 39.

Cosmosis · 15/08/2010 10:27

I'm 36, 39 wks today with no 1 - planned.

beckie90 · 15/08/2010 10:28

i was 17 when i fell pregnant with my first, he was planned. just turned 20 and pregnant with my 2nd and this one was kinda planned but still a major shock.

HecateQueenOfWitches · 15/08/2010 10:34

I had my first at 25 and my second at 26. With no1, we weren't using anything and I certainly wanted one! but weren't 'trying' trying, iyswim. Just letting nature take its course. with no2 I was on the pill, but he was clearly meant to be!

EdgarAllenPop · 15/08/2010 10:35

DCs 29, 30, 32

would have had 1st at 28 but M/C

most friends just starting to TTC

brockleyD · 15/08/2010 10:36

I will be 28 when my baby is first baby is born and yes planned! And I do feel most people think that is young.

Xavielli · 15/08/2010 10:36

19, 20 and now 25. None of which have been planned. All very much wanted however.

youngblowfish · 15/08/2010 10:43

I'm 26, found out a week ago that I am pregnant with my first child. It was planned. None of my friends are even considering having children though :).

Lavitabellissima · 15/08/2010 10:46

I'm 30 and my twins are due in December Smile

Planned but I was told it could take a while, it took 6 weeks Blush

helliec · 15/08/2010 10:46

I'm 32 and expecting my 1st which was planned.

mejon · 15/08/2010 10:48

1st at 38, 2nd due in January and I'll be 42 Shock. Both planned.

sunfunandmum · 15/08/2010 10:49

1st - aged 39 - planned
2nd - due aged 41 - planned
Just didn't get the urge before!

Meglet · 15/08/2010 10:52

1st 32

2nd 34

Both planned.

Applemuncher · 15/08/2010 10:53

Am pregnant with my first, I'm 35 and it was planned. I've been trying for two years though.

MissCKitty · 15/08/2010 13:09

Hi ladies, am 31, this is mt first baby and it wasn't totally planned or unplanned. We just weren't being super careful and putting no pressure on ourselves to conceive x

ReshapeWhileDamp · 15/08/2010 13:15

DS was planned and I was 34. Should have been 33 but I had a MC. I will be 37 this time round.

S445 · 15/08/2010 13:20

I was 29 and 33 when they were born, am hoping to have another but am 36 now and feeling worried about the risks.

izzybiz · 15/08/2010 13:21

1st at 16- unplanned

2nd at 28- planned

3rd at 32- planned

Rocklover · 15/08/2010 13:52

1st at 30 and dc2 will be at 36.

Igglybuff · 15/08/2010 13:55

Planned at 28

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